Tata Ace
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Book Tata AceJob-work parts, not full trucks
Walk through Bhosari MIDC or the sheds behind Chinchwad station and you will see why small vehicles matter here. Pimpri Chinchwad runs on job work: a fabrication shop machines 300 flanges for a pump maker in Kolhapur, a press shop sends a tonne of brackets to a customer in Nashik, a panel builder ships two control cabinets to a site near Mumbai. None of those justify a 19FT truck. All of them need to leave the same day.
TruckGuru's Tata Ace for rent in Pimpri Chinchwad is booked for exactly those trips. One Ace class vehicle with driver, your goods only, straight to the receiver in another city over 100 km away. Deliveries inside Pune and PCMC are not something we book.
Three loads we book most often here
Machined and fabricated parts
Crates of turned parts, castings back from machining, sheet-metal assemblies. Dense and heavy for their size, so weight is the limit. An Ace / Dost / Pickup carries up to 1,100 kg; weigh the crates before you book.
Electrical panels and small machines
Tall, awkward and easy to damage. Ask for a closed-body Bada Dost (up to 1.5 ton) or at least proper lashing points, and put a pallet under the panel.
Trader and distributor stock
Hardware, bearings, fasteners and tools from the dealers around Pimpri market going to dealers in Satara, Kolhapur or Ahmednagar.
Indicative Ace fares on three lanes
Truck freight rates are not fixed; they shift with the date, the cargo and how many vehicles are free that week. These are trip totals, toll included.
Ace trip fares from Pimpri Chinchwad
| Route | Distance | Ace / Dost / Pickup (up to 1,100 kg) |
| Pimpri Chinchwad to Mumbai | about 140 km | Rs.3,600 - Rs.4,100 |
| Pimpri Chinchwad to Kolhapur | about 250 km | Rs.6,500 - Rs.7,300 |
| Pimpri Chinchwad to Hyderabad | about 580 km | Rs.15,100 - Rs.16,800 |
Indicative fares, checked September 2026. Freight rates move with route, vehicle type, cargo, date and availability. Confirm the current rate at booking.
A note on the ghat
The Mumbai run looks short on paper, but the Khandala ghat decides the timing. A loaded Ace climbs slowly on the way back and crawls behind trucks going down. For Mumbai or Thane, same-day delivery is possible if the truck loads early, otherwise next day; avoid a Friday evening start, when weekend car traffic clogs the expressway toll plazas. Kolhapur usually takes 1 day; Hyderabad, at about 580 km, usually takes 1 - 2 days with a driver rest.
Nashik (about 200 km) is the other lane we see weekly, usually for auto parts going to plants in Ambad and Satpur.
When to go bigger
If the load crosses 1.1 ton, a 14FT Eicher (3.5 ton) is the right vehicle; do not overload an Ace to save a few thousand rupees on the trip. For full machine loads, look at a 19FT Eicher (7 ton) or a 32FT container. The truck size guide has the deck sizes, and hire truck in Pune covers the heavier vehicles for the whole Pune region.
Booking, documents and tracking
Enter the trip on the website or the TruckGuru app. A callback follows within 30 minutes during working hours (Mon-Sat 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM, Sun 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM). The driver gets a digital Lorry Receipt at loading, the vehicle is GPS tracked until delivery, and the GST invoice is sent after. For goods worth over 50,000 rupees, the consignor or consignee generates the e-way bill. Labour at both ends and transit insurance are arranged by you.
What PCMC shippers usually ask
Pickup from Bhosari MIDC, drop at Kolhapur - how long does it take?
Usually within 1 day.
How heavy can the load be?
An Ace / Dost / Pickup carries up to 1,100 kg. Closed-body Bada Dost goes to 1.5 ton. Castings are heavier than they look, so weigh them.
Can I book Chinchwad to Hadapsar?
No. That is inside Pune. We only book intercity trips over 100 km.
Is the Ace shared with other loads?
No. One vehicle per consignment, your goods only.
Can the driver help load the panel?
Loading and unloading labour is arranged by the customer. The driver secures the load with ropes and tarpaulin.
Does Mumbai need an e-way bill?
For goods worth more than 50,000 rupees, yes, even within Maharashtra. The consignor or consignee generates it.
Can I track the Ace?
Yes. GPS tracking runs from dispatch to delivery and shows on the app.
Is transit insurance included?
No. Transit insurance is arranged by the customer if needed.
What are the payment terms?
Payment is split into three parts: Booking Amount at booking confirmation, 90% at loading once the truck reaches the pickup location, and the remaining Balance at delivery before unloading begins. Accepted: NEFT, IMPS, UPI (PhonePe, GPay), and major debit and credit cards. No cash payments accepted.
Why is the rate different from last time?
Rates are not fixed. Date, demand and vehicle availability change them. The confirmed trip rate, with toll included, is given at booking.
Can I send my own things to Kolhapur?
Our trucks mostly carry business loads. For a one-off household move to another city, we can supply the truck and driver. Packing, loading and unloading are arranged by you.
